Riverbend Campground, Okotoks, Calgary, Alberta

Banff National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the world. People come from all over to experience this amazing, majestic mountain park. But just east of it is a mountain park with mountains, lakes, rivers, an abundance of hiking trails, and more. Alberta’s Kananaskis Provincial Park is definitely worth a visit.  We wrote a piece a […]

Riverbend Campground is a popular location for family reunions. We have general tips for your planning in our Reunion Planning Guide which you can find here. This post focuses on digital tools that can make planning your family reunion so much easier. Do a little research to determine how these tools can help, choose the ones that make the most […]

A Week of Discovery Mental health professionals tell us, stress is a natural part of life. Managing it effectively is key to maintaining mental and physical well-being. Some leading causes of stress are financial challenges, work-related issues, relationship issues, family responsibilities, life changes, and health concerns. When stress levels are increasing, new strategies for dealing with things might make sense. […]

Introduction A fun aspect of vacation travel is learning about local history. This pursuit can still be great fun even when you are taking a staycation. A staycation means you are close to home, but there is still so much to explore for history buffs. Long-time residents of a community will already know much of the history of their particular […]

Living an RV lifestyle over a long period of time means your needs change. Kids grow up and outgrow their bunk beds or they stop camping with the family. as they pursue their own interests. In retirement, a couple may consider enjoying becoming snowbirds and the old RV no longer suits the new pursuit. We have a previous post that […]

If you are planning a major family event at Riverbend Campground this article is for you. Our campground is an ideal location for a family reunion and a wonderful setting for a summer wedding. The centrally located hall is well suited to summertime family gatherings. Read on for tips on planning food for your guests. Food Trucks for Family Events […]

Driving to Alaska is a grand road trip and a bucket list adventure for some. For travelers from the lower 48 states, that are camping along the way, Riverbend Campground is a popular stop. For those brave travelers, we encourage you to read on. Be Prepared In the past we occasionally had travelers with limited knowledge of Canada arrive with […]

There is a growing interest in learning more about Indigenous history and culture and which has lead to a significant growth in Indigenous Tourism. Riverbend Campground is an excellent base for a your family’s discovery adventure. A camping staycation has become an extremely popular way to continue creating family memories. Adding a theme can enhance enjoyment of the great outdoors. […]

Where to Camp in Calgary Tourists travel to the Calgary area to experience the sights and attractions of the city. Over time we have seen the elimination of many camping options in the area but Riverbend Campground continues to be a popular choice because of our great Calgary access. It’s just over ten minutes to the city limits on the […]

Popularity of Daytrips When camping at Riverbend Campground, some guests like to take day trips. For people vacationing in the area, it’s an opportunity to explore. For weekenders that live nearby, it’s a chance to revisit favorite spots or discover something new. There are many options from urban adventures to communing with nature.  One area that should be on your […]